Hertford Buddhist Meditation

Hertford Buddhist Meditation Part of the Triratna Buddhist Community. All welcome, including newcomers to meditation and non-Buddhists. Tuesday evenings: 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

If lately, you have been feeling like you need to practice a relaxation technique, or find some peace of mind and make it a regular part of your life, why not try meditation? Meditation is a tried and tested method of achieving calm and concentration. At the Millbridge Room in Maidenhead Yard we practice meditation techniques that were taught by the Buddha in India over 2,500 years ago. Yet these

same practices are just as effective today as they were then. Regular practice of the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Development of Loving Kindness will enable you to stay calm, feel less stressed, be more patient and more understanding of others. Newcomers are welcome at our free Tuesday evening meditation meetings to try meditation and ask for advice from experienced meditators. You can come along to the first session which starts at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.15pm) and is designed for people who are new to meditation as well as people who have some experience. You can stay for the tea break which provides a chance to socialise and discuss any questions that come up. You are free to leave or stay on for the second session which begins about 8.30pm. This often consists of a talk and a discussion of an aspect of the teaching of the Buddha - the ethical path, meditation practice and the development of spiritual wisdom. We do not seek to change you - if you practice meditation you will change yourself. Friends may say that you are different, that you have changed for the better. Meditation will provide you with a means to grow and develop, perhaps releasing previously unrealised talents, perhaps even changing your life. So meditation is best practised in contact with a society or Sangha who can offer you the essential support to continue and develop your practice. At the Hertford Buddhist Sangha we have strong links with the Triratna Buddhist Community and especially with the Cambridge Buddhist Centre which offers a full and varied programme for anyone interested in meditation and Buddhism.

We can't wait to welcome you! ๐Ÿ˜„
17/05/2026

We can't wait to welcome you! ๐Ÿ˜„

Come along and learn to meditate, make friends and more! ๐Ÿ˜€
10/05/2026

Come along and learn to meditate, make friends and more! ๐Ÿ˜€

Meditation Workshop next Tuesday 12th May + Free Day Retreat on June 14thHi there,Our Radical Dharma course is nearly co...
09/05/2026

Meditation Workshop next Tuesday 12th May + Free Day Retreat on June 14th

Hi there,

Our Radical Dharma course is nearly complete โ€” just two Tuesday evenings left. We've had a wonderful run, with lots of new faces joining us alongside our regulars, and the conversations have been genuinely alive. Here is a photo taken after the first evening of the course.

Each session stands alone, so it's not too late to come for the first time. Just turn up.

Week 5 โ€” Tuesday 12th May: Meditation Workshop This whole evening is dedicated to meditation. We'll be going deeper into practice โ€” exploring how to balance calm and alertness, work with energy and the breath, and build a sustainable daily meditation habit that actually sticks.

Week 6 โ€” Tuesday 19th May: Wisdom We explore impermanence, interconnectedness, and why lasting happiness can't come from outer things โ€” only from inside. This is where everything we've covered over the course clicks together into a coherent and genuinely inspiring picture.

Millbridge Rooms, Hertford, 7:15pm. Free, donations welcome.

It's worth pausing to reflect what a gift it is to have a local sangha on your doorstep. Many people simply don't have this. A place to meditate, to explore ideas that actually matter, to deepen friendships and make new ones. Please make the most of it and come as often as you can.
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Free Day Retreat โ€” Sunday 14th June, 10amโ€“4pm Awareness is Revolutionary โ€” led by Samudraghosha & Amber

Retreats give us something that weekly classes can't quite reach โ€” the chance to go deeper, slow right down, and let the practice really land. This free day retreat builds beautifully on the themes of the Radical Dharma course, and is open to everyone regardless of experience.

The day will include periods of Mindfulness of Breathing and Loving-Kindness meditation, teaching, and time for reflection in pairs and small groups. Please bring food to share for a vegetarian or vegan lunch. Tea and coffee provided.

Book by 12pm Saturday 13th June: hertsbuddhistmeditation@gmail.com

Hope to see you soon.

With much metta,

Keith and the Hertford Buddhist Sangha

We look forward to welcoming you. ๐Ÿ˜Š
03/05/2026

We look forward to welcoming you. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Come join us for week 2 of this life-changing course! No need to have attended previously; each week is valuable as a st...
21/04/2026

Come join us for week 2 of this life-changing course!
No need to have attended previously; each week is valuable as a standalone session, so drop in as you're able.
No booking required, free to attend and you're guaranteed a very warm welcome, hot drink and biscuits!
Millbridge Rooms, Hertford; Tuesdays 7.15-9.30pm.
We hope to welcome you! ๐Ÿ˜Š

This weekend, a group of women from Hertford Buddhist group went on a weekend retreat. The two days were magical, filled...
21/04/2026

This weekend, a group of women from Hertford Buddhist group went on a weekend retreat. The two days were magical, filled with loving kindness, compassion, deep sharing and connection, as we explored together the nature of mind and how to work with thoughts and experiences.
If you're interested in coming on retreat with us, speak to an order member who'll be able to guide you on upcoming suitable events. ๐Ÿ™‚

Here is the photo taken last night. Come and join us next week. It does not matter if you missed last night, as our cla...
15/04/2026

Here is the photo taken last night. Come and join us next week. It does not matter if you missed last night, as our classes are designed so everyone is welcome to drop in any Tuesday :-)

Hi Everybody,I hope you're well and that life is treating you kindly.I'm really excited to let you know that this Tuesda...
11/04/2026

Hi Everybody,

I hope you're well and that life is treating you kindly.

I'm really excited to let you know that this Tuesday we're launching a brand new six-week course โ€” **Radical Dharma: Teaching That Changes Lives** โ€” and I'd love you to be part of it.

We've run this course three times before, and every time it's been genuinely transformative for the people who've attended. The last time was over five years ago, so it feels like exactly the right moment to bring it back.

**So what is it?**

Radical Dharma is a practical, down-to-earth exploration of the key ideas and practices at the heart of Buddhism. Over six Tuesday evenings, we'll cover:

- **Key Buddhist ideas** โ€” including why happiness really does come from the inside, and why we can always change
- **The technology of change** โ€” how our habits and reactive patterns shape our lives, and how to break free of them
- **Buddhist ethics** โ€” not as rules, but as a genuine path to freedom and fulfilment
- **Meditation** โ€” both Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana (loving-kindness), taught step by step
- **Wisdom** โ€” exploring the Three Lakshanas, the deepest insights of the Buddhist tradition

Each evening follows a simple format: some teaching and discussion, a tea break, then meditation. It's welcoming, it's free, and you absolutely don't need any prior experience.

**You don't have to attend every week** โ€” come when you can. But if you can make it to Week 1 this Tuesday, that's the best place to start. There will be plenty of other newcomers there too, so it's a great opportunity to dive in together.

**Starting Tuesday 14th April, 7:15pm โ€“ 9:30pm**
The Millbridge Rooms, Hertford
Free โ€” with a suggested donation if you'd like to contribute

If you have any questions at all, just hit comment below.

Hope to see you there.

With much metta,

Keith

18/02/2026

Deepen your experience. Learn to be still. Sit with us. Scan the QR code and email for location & more details.

๐ŸŒธ Parinirvana Day ๐ŸŒธThe Buddha lived a life of service to others, and so, on this day - the day of his passing to final n...
15/02/2026

๐ŸŒธ Parinirvana Day ๐ŸŒธ

The Buddha lived a life of service to others, and so, on this day - the day of his passing to final nirvana - we reflect on the teachings he left behind.

In particular, we can contemplate impermanence: how all things that arise must also fall away; how being other-regarding supports a life of contentment; how diligence in our practice must be coupled with curiosity and honesty.

There are some wonderful teachings from our Sangha far and wide with readings from the Mahฤparinibbฤna Sutta, experiences of applying the Buddhas teachings and their true meanings, and even a pilgrimage to India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ, weโ€™ve linked some of these below for your exploration and reflection.

https://suttacentral.net/dn16/en/sujato?lang=en&layout=plain&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin

https://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/series/details?num=X106

https://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/audio/details?num=LOC3763

https://www.freebuddhistaudio.com/audio/details?num=LOC5459

What truly remains, is Dharma ๐Ÿ’›

14/02/2026

A week today we will complete the kick start of our year with a meditation day retreat, led by Samudragosha sharing such a gentle and open introduction in this video. Join us and start your year with a day retreat to deepen your experiences ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง˜ scan the QR and email for more information and the location details

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Mill Bridge Rooms, The Wash
Hertford
SG141PX

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Tuesday 7:15pm - 9:45pm
Thursday 7:15pm - 9:45pm

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